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Bengaluru CEO Bans Male Hires from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
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Policy Announcement and Rationale
He said the decision followed “lengthy discussion and quarrel” after an employee from one of the listed states was dismissed for alleged abusive behaviour toward female staff. The CEO framed the move as a protective measure for “young kids” working at the firm.
Company Profile and Workforce Data
A1 Sports World employs 32 people, including 14 women. Twenty employees hail from other Indian states, with 12 coming from non-South Indian regions. The firm already has one Rajasthani employee, a woman, who “has 100% supposed this” (i.e., supports the policy).
Official Statements & Responses
In a follow-up post, Karthik reiterated his stance, writing, “Buddy my company my rules, when you have your u set it… Dont give me gyan on how i need to run my company.”
Public Reaction and Criticism
Social-media users reacted sharply. One user described the ban as “extremely ignorant, unprofessional and bigoted,” arguing that hiring decisions should be based on competence, not state of origin. Another user questioned the logic, noting that crime against women occurs in all Indian states, implying that the policy would force companies to hire only from foreign countries to avoid any risk. Supportive comments praised the CEO for taking a “great stand,” but these were outweighed by broader concerns about discrimination.
Context of Recent Violence Concerns
The announcement coincided with renewed national attention on women’s safety after a video from Jamui, Bihar, showing a minor girl being harassed went viral. Police arrested several suspects, and the main accused, Nandan Yadav, was shot in the leg during a police encounter. The incident has amplified public debate over hiring practices linked to regional crime perceptions.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Im sorry for this... But today we have made it very clear after lengthy discussion and quarrel... We will not hire any male candidates in our company who come from these 4 states in north india... Uttar Pradesh. Rajasthan. Bihar. Madhya Pradesh. We do have 1 Rajasthani already working for us. She has 100% supposed this.” — Sports World
- “Buddy my company my rules, when you have your u set it... Dont give me gyan on how i need to run my company.” — Madhya Pradesh. Karthik
